Anne McCarthy Strauss is an author, writer, researcher, public relations pro and WebPress website designer. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, a diploma in Interior Design from the Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design, and a Certification in Social Media from MediaBistro.com.

She writes about architecture and interior design, alternative healthcare, profiles, food, travel and technology. She held management positions in public relations at technology companies for 20 years. She is the author of two novels: A Medical Affair (Booktrope, 2013) and The Passion Thief (Booktrope, 2014).

Anne’s byline has appeared in Old House Journal, Waterfront Home & Design, Design Trade Magazine, Design New England, Distinction, Log Home Design Ideas and Florida Design Review. She has been a regular contributor to Martha’s Vineyard Magazine and Vineyard Style. Visit her website at http://www.annestrauss.com/.